CNA PLUS ACADEMY: BASIC NURSING SKILLS 3 EXAM

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CNA PLUS ACADEMY: BASIC NURSING SKILLS 3 EXAM

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Question 1: The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place

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in the lungs Question 2: Which of the following is a proper way to correct an error in charting?

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Draw a single line through it

Question 3: There are two kinds of restraints

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physical and chemical

Question 4: To count respirations, one respiration includes

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one inhalation and one exhalation

Question 5: A hospice specializes in the care of people who are

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terminally ill

Question 6: Who supervises the work of a nurse aide?

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A nurse Question 7: All of the following statements about type 2 diabetes are true EXCEPT

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Type 2 diabetes is very rare in adults Question 8: A nurse aide is going to take Mr. Heath's vital signs. What should the nurse aide do to reduce Mr. Heath's anxiety and get him to cooperate?

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Explain the procedures to Mr. Heath

Question 9: Constipation and indigestion can result from

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slowed peristalsis

Question 10: A Foley catheter is used

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to drain urine from the bladder

Question 11: Diabetes mellitus makes a resident more prone to develop

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infections

Question 12: Headaches, nausea, and pain are considered

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symptoms

Question 13: If the resident is smoking and the nurse aide needs to take an oral temperature, what should the nurse aide do?

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Wait 15 minutes to take the temperature

Question 14: Wasting or a decrease in the size of a muscle is called

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atrophy

Question 15: When lifting a heavy object, which muscle groups should you use?

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Muscles of the legs

Question 16: A resident is NPO for tests. The nurse aide should

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remove the water pitcher and glass from the room

Question 17: What can the nurse aide give a resident who has an order for NPO?

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No food or liquids Question 18: The plan that starts on the resident's admission and assists when the resident goes home is called

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the discharge plan

Question 19: Signs of poor circulation include

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paleness; cold skin; and edema Question 20: When dry, hard stool fills the rectum and will not pass, it is called

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impaction

Question 21: When lifting, the nurse aide should have his or her feet separated in the standing position to

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provide a wide base of support Question 22: A sitting or semi-sitting position with the head of the bed elevated is called

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Fowler's

Question 23: Many elderly residents lose their appetite because of

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any of the above (depression, decrease in number of taste buds, social isolation)

Question 24: The loss of the ability to express oneself is known as

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aphasia Question 25: The nurse aide knows to wear which of the following when performing care for clients?

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all of the above (Name badge with job title, Shoes with non-skid soles, Clean uniform or scrubs)

Question 26: A bedsore or decubitus ulcer is caused by

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inadequate turning Question 27: The thinning of the fatty layer under the skin could cause a resident to

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develop pressure sores Question 28: What is the purpose of the chain of command in a long-term care facility?

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To keep communication about a problem flowing smoothly